E282 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 2003 By all the means you can, five requirements, all of which promote com- is assisting in making application for military In all the ways you can, munity service, personal and spiritual growth, monuments to be certified under the Kentucky In all the places you can, positive values, and leadership skills. The re- Military Heritage Act. At all the times you can, quirements include: (1) Earning four interest Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call attention to To all the people you can, the selfless acts of Richard P’Pool. I extend As long as ever you can project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, tech- my thanks to him for all his efforts on behalf I am sure my colleagues will join me in con- nology, service projects, and career explo- of so many deserving veterans, and I am hon- gratulating the faculty, staff, students, alumni ration; (2) earning the Career Exploration Pin, ored to bring his accomplishments to the at- and friends of Iowa Wesleyan College on which involves researching careers, writing re- tention of this House. reaching the milestone of providing one million sumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) f hours of service through RSI. They will also earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership TRIBUTE TO MR. DONALD S. POW- want to join me in wishing them Godspeed as Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours they embark on their second million. ERS AND MAYOR ROBERT of work using leadership skills; (4) designing a PASTRICK f self-development plan that requires assess- ON THE RECOGNITION OF THE ment of ability to interact with others and HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY SERVICE OF MR. JOHN PORTER prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES development of a plan to promote Girl Scout- HON. STENY H. HOYER ing; and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours Tuesday, February 25, 2003 OF MARYLAND planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award project that has a positive lasting im- great honor and enthusiasm that I wish to Tuesday, February 25, 2003 pact on the community. commend two distinguished members of the For her Gold Award Project, Jessica Northwest Indiana community for their dedi- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cleaned up and organized a Casa House. cated service and compassion for their fellow recognize John Porter who bravely served as Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in citizens. St. Catherine Hospital honored Mr. a private in the Maryland Militia during the commending Jessica Little for her accomplish- Donald S. Powers and Mayor Robert Pastrick War of 1812 and was killed in the line of duty. ments with the Girl Scouts of America and for with the Pillar of the Community Award on The War of 1812 should be remembered her efforts put forth in achieving the highest Saturday, February 22, 2003 for their out- and revered for its final and permanent con- distinction of the Gold Award. standing service on behalf of the hospital and firmation of American Independence. f the surrounding community. Mr. Porter served in the Maryland Militia as Donald Powers has demonstrated tremen- a member of the 33rd Regiment and served HONORING MR. RICHARD P’POOL dous vision and leadership in his on-going re- under Captain Benjamin Massey in the Battle lationship with Community Health Care Sys- of Bladensburg, also known as ‘‘the battle to HON. ED WHITFIELD tem and its affiliates, Community Hospital, St. protect the heart of America.’’ The Maryland OF KENTUCKY Catherine Hospital, and St. Mary Medical Cen- Militia served at a moment’s notice with great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter. As President of the Board, Mr. Powers enthusiasm, demonstrating the honor and dig- Tuesday, February 25, 2003 oversaw the creation and construction of Com- nity with which they believed came from de- munity Hospital, and assisted the staff and ad- fending their country and serving this patriotic Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ministration in developing the first freestanding duty. to honor Mr. Richard P’Pool of Princeton, Ken- hospital in Lake County that is ranked in the The British had three reasons for attacking tucky for his hard work and dedication on be- top two percent of hospitals surveyed nation- the Chesapeake Region during the Battle of half of our nation’s veterans. ally for standard of care. Bladensburg: to burn Washington, D.C. in Mr. P’Pool has spent countless hours and Mr. Power’s planning and foresight with re- order to avenge America’s burning of York in resources documenting and recognizing vet- spect to the hospital’s investment program led Canada; to destroy Baltimore to prevent future erans who have been interred without proper to the construction of the Center for Visual naval attacks; and to draw American troops ceremony or marker. When discovering a and Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. This away from the Canadian front. Despite these grave without a proper marker, Mr. P’Pool be- center has served as a cultural epicenter, as interests, the Maryland Militia was able to aid gins to research the veteran. It is necessary to it is the home for the Northwest Indiana Sym- their country by defending both Washington fully document the service member’s military phony Society and the Northern Indiana Arts and Baltimore and allowed troops to remain career so that the Department of Veterans Af- Association. on the Canadian front. fairs can provide a military marker for the Mr. Powers has donated much of his time John Porter fought valiantly during this bat- grave. Mr. P’Pool helped apply for and re- and expertise to his community. He has tle, and was one of many members of the ceived over 300 markers from the Department served on many boards, including the Amer- Maryland Militia who gave their lives in de- of Veterans Affairs at his own expense. This ican Red Cross, Calumet Council of Boy fense of their country. process requires hours of tedious and detailed Scouts, and the YMCA. Additionally, Mr. Pow- Mr. Speaker, and colleagues, please join research because the documentation required, ers was appointed to the Board of Trustees of me in recognizing the sacrifice and service of including the muster rolls and the extracts Purdue University by former Governor Otis Mr. Porter to both the state of Maryland and from State files or land warrants, is not often Bowen, and was elected President of the to our great nation. not readily available. Board in 1981. f Whenever possible, Mr. P’Pool organizes a Mayor Robert Pastrick has been a fixture of memorial ceremony to honor the veteran with the East Chicago community since his election REORGANIZING JESSICA LITTLE the assistance of re-enactment soldiers from to the City Council in 1955. He has served the the 5th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, mem- citizens of East Chicago as their mayor since HON. SAM GRAVES bers of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and 1973. During that time, he has shown a com- OF MISSOURI members of the United Daughters of the Con- mitment to ensuring effective health care for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES federacy. They have memorialized soldiers of his constituents by initiating a joint venture be- the Civil War, Korean War and World War II. tween the City of East Chicago and St. Cath- Tuesday, February 25, 2003 Mr. P’Pool served our country in the United erine Hospital. Through this program, East Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause States Army. He worked at the White House Chicago residents have an opportunity to ob- to recognize Jessica Little, a very special Communications Agency under Presidents tain affordable, quality health care for them- young woman who has exemplified the finest Nixon, Ford and Carter from 1973 until 1977, selves and their children. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- and he is currently employed as a millwright in Mayor Pastrick has also shown a commit- ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- Calvert City, Kentucky in my Congressional ment to his community through his volunteer ica, Troop 1230, and in earning the most pres- District. He is a member of the Caldwell Coun- work, serving on the Indiana Association of tigious honor of the Gold Award. ty Historical Society, the Sons of Confederate Cities and Towns, the United States Con- The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest Veterans, the Kentucky Historical Society, the ference of Mayors, the Northwest Indiana Re- achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To Kentucky Genealogical Society and the gional Planning Commission, and the North- earn the Gold Award, a Scout must complete Friends of the National Park at Gettysburg. He west Indiana Forum Foundation. Through his

VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Feb 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25FE8.026 E25PT1 February 25, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E283 service in these organizations, Mayor Pastrick cated her life to enabling children to attain Department of Veterans Affairs. With the as- has worked to improve the lives of the resi- quality education and providing opportunities sistance of member of the Sons of the Con- dents of East Chicago, as well as the lives of that help students realize their abilities and federate Veterans and others, these markers all Northwest Indiana residents. achieve their highest goals. were then placed in the cemetery. Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and She began her commendable teaching ca- Mr. Walston served our country as a mem- my other distinguished colleagues join me in reer in 1953 and has worked diligently to level ber of the United States Navy and a veterans congratulating Mr. Donald S. Powers and the educational playing field for at-risk youth in of the Vietnam War. He is a professor as Hop- Mayor Robert Pastrick as they receive the Pil- low-income neighborhoods throughout the city kinsville Community College and a member of lar of the Community Award for their work on of St. Louis. Darden has encouraged hun- the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Military behalf of St. Catherine Hospital. Through their dreds of children by setting high expectations Order of the Stars and Bars, Sons of Union dedication and hard work, the citizens of and implementing programs for students to Veterans of the Civil War, the Veterans of For- Northwest Indiana have access to the best gain leadership and communications skills eign Wars and many other community service medical facilities and services possible. I am necessary to succeed in life. She has been organizations. He is assisting in making appli- proud to represent them in Congress. committed to reaching both the students and cation for military monuments to be certified f their parents with her educational outreach. under the Kentucky Military Heritage Act. Darden impressively took the initiative to cre- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to represent Larry RECOGNIZING KIMBERLY MARLIN ate ‘‘Home, School and Community,’’ a pro- Walston in my district. I extend my thanks to gram which introduced students to local and him for all efforts on behalf of so many de- HON. SAM GRAVES national newsmakers and celebrities. This in- serving veterans, and I am proud to bring his OF MISSOURI novative program allows famous guest speak- accomplishments to the attention of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers to encourage students to achieve aca- House. Tuesday, February 25, 2003 demic excellence, while their parents attended f informative workshops and seminars. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Darden solidly believes that all children de- TRIBUTE TO THE CP FEDERAL to recognize Kimberly Marlin, a very special serve a high quality education regardless of CREDIT UNION OF JACKSON, young woman who has exemplified the finest their socioeconomic status. As a tutor, early in MICHIGAN qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- her career, she took note of the way wealthy ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- parents trained their children and introduced HON. NICK SMITH ica, and in earning the most prestigious honor those same learning techniques to inner city OF MICHIGAN of the Gold Award. students. Darden found that her efforts helped IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest raise both the productivity level and esteem of Tuesday, February 25, 2003 achievement attainable in girl scouting. To children who would otherwise might have earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete been cast off by society. Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise five requirements, all of which promote com- In addition to her unwavering commitment to today to recognize Michigan’s Federal Credit munity service, personal and spiritual growth, teaching, Darden has selflessly allotted time Unions for their efforts to improve financial positive values, and leadership skills. The re- for community service. She had dedicated nu- services for their members. I would like to es- quirements include: (1) earning four interest merous hours to working with the Colored pecially commend CP Federal Credit Union for project patches, each of which requires seven Women’s Association, National Association of their efforts to improve literacy among young activities that center on skill building, tech- University Women, Tot’s N’ Teens, various people in Jackson, MI. nology, service projects, and career explo- city-wide committees and Leadership for Today they will receive the 2002 National ration, (2) earning the career exploration pin, Teachers. Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award which involves researching careers, writing re- Mr. Speaker, it is with great privilege that I for their good work. The award is named for sumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3) recognize Doris Dunlap Darden to today be- the founder of the North American credit union earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership fore Congress. This extraordinary women movement, a man who promoted the idea of Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours strongly believes that every child has the ca- educating youth and providing them with in- of work using leadership skills, (4) designing a pacity to learn and deserves a chance to ex- school savings accounts. self-development plan that requires assess- press that capacity through life goals. In 50 For the last 10 years the CP Federal Credit ment of ability to interact with others and years, Darden has influentially touched the Union, under the leadership of President and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of lives of thousands of young people in class- CEO John Crist, put Desjardins’ words into ac- 15 hours in a community service project, and rooms and throughout the St. Louis commu- tion and worked with schools throughout Jack- development of a plan to promote girl scout- nity. She has a stellar record of demonstrating son County to help our youth understand how ing, and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours compassion in the classroom. I ask that my to spend, save, and budget money. Each planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold colleagues join me in honoring a treasured week presenters travel to area schools to Award Project that has a positive lasting im- member of the St. Louis community, Doris teach students from Kindergarten to High pact on the community. Dunlap Darden. School about money. In addition to their in- formative and entertaining presentations they Fro her Gold Award Project, Kimberly orga- f nized a lending library at Colbern Road Baptist also connect schools with local business peo- Church. HONORING MR. LARRY WALSTON ple who talk to the students about finances. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Their education did not stop there. The CP commending Kimberly Marlin for her accom- HON. ED WHITFIELD Federal Credit Union also operates 31 stu- plishments with the Girl Scouts of American OF KENTUCKY dent-run credit unions. Students have an op- and for her efforts put forth in achieving the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portunity to volunteer and learn to post trans- highest distinction of the Gold Award. actions and balance a cash drawer. Currently, Tuesday, February 25, 2003 f 320 student volunteers participate in the pro- Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today gram. In addition, the program employs five FOR THE LOVE OF TEACHING—A to honor Mr. Larry Walston of Hopkinsville, youth representatives who give presentations TRIBUTE TO REMARKABLE KY, for his hard work and dedication on behalf and meet with teachers and principals to dis- DORIS DUNLAP DARDEN of our Nation’s veterans. cuss youth financial literacy. Thanks to their Mr. Walston has worked tirelessly to docu- efforts 31 schools will include personal finance HON. WM. LACY CLAY ment the service of veterans who were in- as part of their curriculums next year. OF MISSOURI terred without proper ceremony or marker. In Finally, the CP Federal Credit Union offers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conjunction with officials from the Common- the ‘‘Great Expectations’’ savings account for wealth of Kentucky, he has obtained the mili- students. They encourage students to save for Tuesday, February 25, 2003 tary service records of nearly 300 civil war vet- college, their first car, or their first house. Stu- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay erans buried in Riverside Cemetery in Hop- dents are required to make a deposit of at tribute to Doris Dunlap Darden, an educator kinsville. These soldiers were interred without least $10 per month into their savings account who has devoted 50 years of service to the St. stones. The documentation he helped collect to be eligible for savings incentives such as Louis Public School District. She has dedi- was used to order individual markers from the cash bonuses or loan discounts. Rather than

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